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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.74, 1,165.11 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.74, 1,165.11 and 228.94 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.74 : 1,165.11 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.74/1,165.11 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.74x = 1,165.11 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.74x = 266,740.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,740.28/776.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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